What Europe Should Understand About Handling Trump; The Iran War Is Driving Africa Toward Chinese-Backed Green Energy; America and Its Allies Must Pool Their Efforts
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivering remarks in front of U.S. President Donald Trump, Washington, March 2026

How Asia Learned to Live With “America First”

And What Europe Should Understand About Handling Trump

By John Lee

 

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A solar power plant in Ferkessedougou, Côte d’Ivoire, July 2026

Can Renewables Industrialize Africa?

The Iran War Is Driving the Continent Toward Chinese-Backed Green Energy

By Mohamed Adow

 
An artillery plant in Unterluess, Germany, August 2025

How to Win the Defense Innovation Contest

America and Its Allies Must Pool Their Efforts

By Colin H. Kahl and Tobias Vestner

 

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Build a Palestinian State

How to Fulfill the Promise of Self-Determination and Stabilize the Middle East

By Ilan Goldenberg and Liam Hamama

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